10 Nov -17 Nov

Australian Food Safety Week

Australian Food Safety Week is run by the Food Safety Information Council, Australia’s leading disseminator of community targeted food safety information and a health promotion charity. Australian Food Safety Week will include the release of our latest research and community events around the country.

12 Nov -18 Nov

National Adoption Awareness Week

National Adoption Awareness Week (NAAW) is coordinated by Adopt Change and is designed to raise awareness of adoption and provide education on the support needs of children and families. NAAW aims to increase insight and understanding through a series of specialist and community-based events exploring the experiences of children and families through local and intercountry adoption.

12 Nov -18 Nov

National Recycling Week

Planet Ark
National Recycling Week aims to improve the positive environmental outcomes of recycling by increasing community awareness, increasing collection rates and reducing contamination. Local councils, businesses and community groups are encouraged to join in throughout the week.

10 Nov -18 Nov

Alopecia Awareness Week

Alopecia Areata Awareness Week held in the 3rd week of November. This annual event is a great time to spread the word about this condition which is so often misunderstood. AAAF hosts a range of events across the country during this week, and invite you to attend, or to host your own event! Some regular highlights include the Boldest Bald Brunch, and the Crazy Hair Day.

01 Nov -30 Nov

Movember

During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces across the country. The aim of Movember is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, with a specific focus on prostate cancer and depression in men.

25 Nov

Movie Fundraiser

"The Children Act" with Emma Thompson
Arrive at 6pm for drinks & nibbles before the film - exact time of film will be confirmed closer to date.
What Are We Fundraising For? CINI Australia is raising funds for our village development program in Chainagar, India. (Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal) & help women & their communities improve the health, nutrition, education & protection of their kids.

Decembeard Australia

10 Dec

Human Rights Day

Every day human rights defenders work to end discrimination in all it's forms. Established in 1950, Human Rights Day celebrates the anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights as the first global enunciation of human rights and is recognised by human rights campaigners around the world.

18 Dec

International Migrants Day

Migration is a positive and empowering experience and contributes to both economical growth and human development. For many people, however, migration will bring human rights violations and exploitation. International Migrants Day supports the protection of the fundamental rights of all persons, regardless of their migration status, as guaranteed by international law.

26 Dec

National Leftovers Day

To combat the hundreds of millions of dollars worth of food thrown away over the Christmas and New Year period, make sure you cut down on Christmas waste this year by reusing and correctly storing your leftover Christmas treats.
As well as making the most of leftovers, Australians can also reduce their festive food impact on their wallet by sticking to their shopping lists & budget!